Autism Support Worker (Heanor)

Autismo East Midlands; Heanor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care organization in Heanor is looking for compassionate individuals to support autistic people in their daily activities. This rewarding position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities and provides extensive training to ensure you can deliver high-quality support. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, and fostering independence in the community. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic and share the organization's values. Competitive benefits are included such as holiday pay and occupational sick pay.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Occupational sick pay

Extensive induction training

Paid job-related qualifications

Free initial DBS Check

Employer pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; training provided.
• Experience as a support worker or in health/social care is a plus.
• Ability to encourage independent living skills.

Responsibilities

• Support people through personal care and medication administration.
• Encourage integration into the local community.
• Manage anxieties and provide holistic support.

Skills

Support for autistic people

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Job description

This is a job where you really will be making a difference to people’s lives. You’ll be supporting autistic people with a variety of activities that they enjoy and encouraging independent living skills.

You’ll find this is a rewarding job, which promises variety as no two days are ever the same. You will be positively supporting people by providing holistic support including personal care, medication administration, integration into the local community and managing their anxieties, which they may communicate through distressing behaviour.

No experience is necessary, so don’t worry if you don’t think you know enough about how to support adults with autism. Full training is given. We are looking for someone who has the right attitude, who shares our values and who we can work with to develop their skills.

If you have experience as a support worker, care assistant, nursery assistant, or personal care assistant or have worked in the NHS, health care or in social care, this position will be suited to you too.

We have full‑time, part‑time and casual relief positions available in the Heanor area and is easily commutable by car from the surrounding areas.

Please be aware, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who :

• Require a sponsorship to work in the UK
• Are under the age of 18

What we offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Extensive induction with autism specialist training
• Fully paid for Care Certificate, which is essential for those wanting to pursue a career in health and social care
• Paid job‑related qualifications during employment
• Free initial DBS Check
• Employer pension scheme
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Refer a friend scheme worth £
• Access to the Blue Light Card scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid maternity / paternity / adoption leave

We reserve the right to close the advert once sufficient applications have been received, therefore, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Either way don’t forget to tell us if you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme.

Autism East Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you’re a successful applicant you will need an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, we will meet any initial costs.